Grey

Grey Meaning & Origin

About Grey
The name Grey is derived from the Old English word "grǣg," meaning "gray-haired" or "gray-haired warrior." It is often associated with the color gray, which symbolizes neutrality, balance, and wisdom. As a name, Grey can represent someone who is wise, calm, and impartial, possessing a sense of balance and maturity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Grey are male.

Grey Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.42% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EY1
🌐 IPA
/greɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grey in Braille

Here's how to represent Grey in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Grey in braille

How to Spell the Name Grey in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Grey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Grey in sign language

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